The Richard and Fran Owen Strength and Conditioning Center, which can be found on the lower level of Redbird Arena, is one of the busiest facilities in the Athletics Department.
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Illinois State to host MIC Gymnastics Championship, March 20
Illinois State is proud to host the Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) Gymnastics Championship at Redbird Arena on Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m.
Additional Education Day added to women’s basketball schedule
Back by popular demand, the Illinois State women’s basketball team has two Education Day promotions on their 2019-2020 schedule.
Three coaches sign contract extensions
Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons rewarded three head coaches with contract extensions in early November: head baseball coach Steve Holm, head women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie and director of track and field/cross country Jeff Bovee.
Redbird soccer’s Del Fava named MVC Player of the Year
Illinois State soccer student-athlete Kate Del Fava capped off a successful collegiate career during the second weekend of November, being honored as the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year while leading her team to the conference championship game.
Stop by Reggie’s Homecoming Tailgate for free food and live music on October 26
Reggie Redbird invites students to have fun before the big game on October 26 at his Homecoming Tailgate, starting at 11:30 a.m. Students and guests can enjoy free food, live music, yard games, a photo booth, and prizes.
2019 ISU Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame Class announced
The 2019 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame class will induct four individuals this October during Homecoming weekend.
Illinois State, CUE Audio partner to create new Redbird game day tradition
Illinois State Athletics is introducing a new fan engagement opportunity for the 2019-20 season that is sure to get Redbird fans excited, as the department will partner with CUE Live for a powered, crowdsourced light show sponsored by State Farm® during pregame introductions at Redbird Arena.
Illinois State Athletics to offer beer and wine sales at select events
The Illinois State Athletics Department announced today that it will offer beer and wine sales at public concession stands in general seating areas at Hancock Stadium and Redbird Arena beginning in the fall of 2019. Plans to allow beer sales at Adelaide Street Field, Marian Kneer Stadium and Duffy Bass Field are also being finalized.
Illinois State wins 2018-19 Missouri Valley Conference All-Sport Championship
Illinois State won six team titles during the 2018-19 season, which resulted in the Redbirds being crowned as the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Champion.